Amnesty International of the USA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Through its international programs, Amnesty International of tthe USA (Amnesty) gathers and disseminates information on human rights. Amnesty supports the research into human rights violations and the coordination of international efforts to stop them. Its membership program assists in the development, training and support of local campus and country coordination groups working for Amnesty to advance human rights through publications and dissemination of information to members as well as the general public.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, Amnesty International of the USA's program expenses were:
Program services |
$37,041,260 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$37,041,260 |
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Chief Executive
Margaret Huang, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$305,297
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Chair of the Board
Janet Lord
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Vice President for Human Rights and Inclusive Development, Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University
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Board Size
15
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Paid Staff Size
115
Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals
Amnesty International of the USA incurred joint costs of $11,139,983.00 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $8,034,059.00 was allocated to program expenses, $3,105,924.00 was allocated to fund raising expenses, and $NULL was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $45,266,810.00, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Amnesty International of the USA's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Contributions from individuals |
$34,887,432 |
Bequests and planned giving |
$8,872,022 |
International Secretariat grants |
$1,139,860 |
Grants from foundations |
$351,440 |
Interest and dividends, net |
$349,335 |
Miscellaneous revenue |
$172,693 |
Literature and merchandise sales, net |
$123,222 |
Net realized gains on investments |
$43,548 |
Donated services |
$16,056 |
Net realized losses on investments |
($759,226) |
Total Income |
$45,196,382 |
- Programs: 79%
- Fundraising: 17%
- Administrative: 4%
Total Income |
$45,196,382 |
Program expenses |
$37,041,260 |
Fundraising expenses |
$7,754,916 |
Administrative expenses |
$2,121,526 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$46,917,702 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-1,721,320 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$24,678,774 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-124,595 |
Ending Net Assets |
$22,832,859 |
Total Liabilities |
$4,744,083 |
Total Assets |
$27,576,942 |
Note 1: According to its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, Amnesty recied in-kind legal services of $16,056.
Note 2: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents a change in value of gift annuity obligations.